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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,954 and 30,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,954 and 30,370 is: 66,098.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954 : 30,370 = 30,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954/30,370 = 30,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954x = 30,370 × 30,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954x = 922,336,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,336,900/13,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,098.39

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